The drive from Sutton, VT to Brattleboro, VT covers 139.8 miles and takes about 2h 52m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 91, Calendar Brook Road, Lynburke Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 128.1 miles on I 91.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
69.9 miles from Sutton, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 28m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 91
128.1 mi
2h 28m
Calendar Brook Road
4.5 mi
10m
Lynburke Road
2.7 mi
4m
Broad Street
1 mi
1m
Main Street
0.9 mi
1m
Western Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
High Street
0.4 mi
1m
Memorial Drive
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 128.1 mi, about 2h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sutton, VT and Brattleboro, VT.
1
Start on Burke Road
182 ft·12 sec·Burke Road
2
Turn left onto Center Street
157 ft·4 sec·Center Street
3
Turn slight left onto Calendar Brook Road
4.5 mi·10 min·Calendar Brook Road
4
Turn straight onto US 5
2.7 mi·4 min·Lynburke Road
5
Continue on US 5
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
6
Turn left onto US 5
0.1 mi·11 sec·Depot Street
7
Continue on US 5
1.0 mi·1 min·Broad Street
8
Continue on US 5
0.4 mi·36 sec·Memorial Drive
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward I 91
10
Merge onto I 91
128 mi·2 hr 28 min·I 91
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 2Toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington
12
At end of road, turn left onto VT 9
0.7 mi·1 min·Western Avenue
13
Continue on VT 9
0.4 mi·1 min·High Street
14
At end of road, turn right onto US 5
0.2 mi·38 sec·Main Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto US 5
54 ft·1 sec·Canal Street
16
Turn right
110 ft·8 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.9 miles from Sutton, VT, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 128.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 31 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.9 miles or 1h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brattleboro, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sutton, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sutton, VT
This is one driving day of about 139.8 miles and 2h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Sutton, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 91 for about 128.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 139.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Center Street
Turn left onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
4
8 mi into trip|~16m in|US 5 / Depot Street
Turn left onto US 5 / Depot Street
Navigation decision point
6
137.9 mi into trip|~2h 47m in
Take the exit toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 2
Toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington
4
139.5 mi into trip|~2h 51m in|US 5 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 5 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
139.7 mi into trip|~2h 52m in|US 5 / Canal Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 5 / Canal Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.51 one way
$45.01 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$24.76
$49.52
premium
$4.86
$26.77
$53.54
diesel
$5.61
$30.87
$61.73
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.9
0
$14.68
$6.71
Efficient EV
35
0
$12.23
$5.59
EV Truck/SUV
55.9
0
$19.57
$8.95
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Sutton, VT
Afternoon
in Sutton on Saturday
Local time
3:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brattleboro, VT
Afternoon
in Brattleboro on Saturday
Local time
3:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Lebanon, NH
70 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 52m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Walk through one of Vermont's most beautiful landscapes under the shade of the Mount Tom Forest, the oldest continuously managed scientific forest in the United States. This is a landscape of loss, re...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 81.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a 2h 52m highway drive covering 139.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 91 and Calendar Brook Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 128.1 miles on I 91.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 91 is the longest continuous segment at about 128.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Calendar Brook Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Center Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sutton, VT to Brattleboro, VT is easy. At 2h 52m with 92% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (US 5 / Depot Street): Navigation decision point; at 137.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 52m. Total distance: 139.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The drive from Sutton, VT to Brattleboro, VT covers 139.8 miles and takes about 2h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 91, Calendar Brook Road, Lynburke Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.9 miles from Sutton, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.51 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Sutton, VT to Brattleboro, VT is easy. At 2h 52m with 92% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (US 5 / Depot Street): Navigation decision point; at 137.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Sutton, VT to Brattleboro, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
